Top 10 Things to Do in Gisenyi_2016, Rwanda Safari

Gisenyi is a resort city within Rubavu district along Lake Kivu’s shores in the Western Province of the Repunblic of Rwanda. Rwanda. It is a very beautiful place worth visiting on your Safari in Rwanda. Gisenyi is fond at the lower slopes on Lake Kivu’s northeastern corner.

Below we have highlighted some of the 10 best activities to enjoy on your visit to Gisenyi

1. Enjoy the beautiful beach and the cool lake breeze.

Stay at the beautiful Serena Kivu hotel found within Gisenyi on the lake shore and get an uninterrupted opportunity to enjoy the beach there. The hotel offers great services, good accommodation and delicious meals.

2. enjoy a walk to the Avenue of Cooperation

You may choose to walk From the beautiful Serena Kivu to the waterfront along Rwanda’s border with the D.R Congo, the Avenue of cooperation. The shores of the lake are lined with beautiful palm trees. You many also go as to the border and view how foot traffic and vehicle are cleared along this point, as well as see the form of trading conducted along this boarder.

3. Enjoy a nice meal at the La Nouvelle

Enjoy brochettes plus sautéed potatoes at the gorgeous La Nouvelle; these potatoes are unmatched with any elsewhere across Rwanda

4. Unwind At the Open La Bamba Bar

Enjoy a cool beer or sip your favorite wine at the open La Bamba bar. This amazing and most vibrant bar is found adjacent to Auberge de Gisenyi. It’s a good place to listen to some music and watch some soccer in the evenings.

5. Visit Nyamyumba for the finest Grilled Fish

Take a relaxed 6km Walk to Nyamyumba, or choose a taxi there. The well maintained road gives you breathtaking views of the shore and the beautiful lake. Nyamyumba offers the finest grilled tilapia you will ever find in the whole of Rwanda. You will have an option of picking your choice of fresh fish from the day’s catch and have it prepared for you.

Also you may negotiate with the local fishermen to offer you a boat ride to the hot springs. This is offered at a very reasonable price.

6. Explore Gisenyi downtown.

During this day time tour you will visit any of the Video Clubs found downtown and there get a copy of a CD with contemporarily and local Rwandan and East African best music made for you according to your preference. Ladies you can have an affordable pedicure and manicure done in one of Gisenyi’s finest saloon. You can also visit the market and buy some of the local fabric.

7. Dance the Night away.

You can go to Cotton Club that plays nice karaoke, rumba and salsa music, or go to the White Rock – the top nightclub within Gisenyi, and popular across Rwanda. The DJ will spin all types of music including reggae, African music, hiphop and R&B all night. It’s a good place to visit over the weekend.

8. View the beautiful Nyiragongo Volcano.

This amazing volcano can best be viewed at night especially on a clear night. This can be seen right within town and the sight is very breathtaking.

9. Visit Kiaka for Artisan Souvenirs.

Kiaka is found within Kanama. It is an artisan cooperative found just 15 minutes drive from Gisenyi along Gisenyi – Ruhengeri road. There you will have an opportunity to buy several art piece souvenirs that will remind you of your great Safari in Rwanda.

From Kanama, you can take a short thrilling drive to the adjacent Nyundo area where you wll be able to enjoy some of Gisenyi’s finest roasted chicken. There is also a restaurant managed by the church that makes very nice local wine made from bananas; it is very tasty and prepared under very hygienic conditions.

10. Visit Madame Carr’s Grave.

The tombstone of Madame Carr who was an American who managed an orphanage ‘Imbabazi’ specifically for orphans from the Rwanda 1994 Genocide.

For more information about Gisenyi town found in Rwanda, please visit http://gorillatrekking.org/rwanda